World Current Affairs MCQs – Set 18
Test your knowledge of the latest international developments with these fresh World Current Affairs MCQs covering global health, cybersecurity, immigration, international organizations, diplomacy, Europe and world affairs.
1. Which Australian animal was confirmed on August 23, 2026, to have contracted H5N1 bird flu for the first time in the country's mainland?
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Correct Answer: B. Long-nosed fur seal
Australia confirmed its first H5N1 infection in a mainland mammal after a long-nosed fur seal was found dead in South Australia.
Australia confirmed its first H5N1 infection in a mainland mammal after a long-nosed fur seal was found dead in South Australia.
2. In which South Australian coastal town was the H5N1-infected fur seal found?
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Correct Answer: C. Beachport
The dead long-nosed fur seal was found at Beachport on South Australia's Limestone Coast.
The dead long-nosed fur seal was found at Beachport on South Australia's Limestone Coast.
3. Which organization confirmed the H5 bird flu detection in the South Australian fur seal?
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Correct Answer: B. CSIRO Australian Centre for Disease Preparedness
Australia's CSIRO Australian Centre for Disease Preparedness confirmed the H5 bird flu detection.
Australia's CSIRO Australian Centre for Disease Preparedness confirmed the H5 bird flu detection.
4. What type of British power facility was temporarily shut down in a recent cyberattack linked by officials to Iranian-affiliated hackers?
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Correct Answer: C. Gas-fired peaker plant
The cyberattack temporarily shut down a small gas-fired peaker plant used to provide additional electricity when demand rises.
The cyberattack temporarily shut down a small gas-fired peaker plant used to provide additional electricity when demand rises.
5. Approximately how many gas-fired peaker plants are there in the United Kingdom?
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Correct Answer: D. 300
Britain has roughly 300 such peaker plants, which can be switched on when additional electricity is required.
Britain has roughly 300 such peaker plants, which can be switched on when additional electricity is required.
6. Which U.S. court recently struck down a policy suspending immigrant visa processing for applicants from 75 countries?
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Correct Answer: A. U.S. District Court for the Southern District of New York
U.S. District Judge Jeannette Vargas of the Southern District of New York struck down the policy.
U.S. District Judge Jeannette Vargas of the Southern District of New York struck down the policy.
7. How many countries were covered by the U.S. policy suspending immigrant visa processing that was recently struck down?
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Correct Answer: C. 75
The policy suspended immigrant visa processing for applicants from 75 countries, including Pakistan and Bangladesh.
The policy suspended immigrant visa processing for applicants from 75 countries, including Pakistan and Bangladesh.
8. Who was the U.S. judge who ruled that the immigrant visa suspension policy exceeded the Secretary of State's statutory authority?
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Correct Answer: B. Jeannette Vargas
U.S. District Judge Jeannette Vargas ruled that the policy exceeded Secretary of State Marco Rubio's statutory authority.
U.S. District Judge Jeannette Vargas ruled that the policy exceeded Secretary of State Marco Rubio's statutory authority.
9. Which six Nordic football associations said on August 23, 2026, that they had lost confidence in FIFA President Gianni Infantino?
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Correct Answer: A. Denmark, Finland, Iceland, Norway, Sweden and Faroe Islands
The six Nordic FIFA members issued a joint statement calling for major governance reforms and expressing a loss of confidence in Infantino.
The six Nordic FIFA members issued a joint statement calling for major governance reforms and expressing a loss of confidence in Infantino.
10. What controversial proposal by FIFA leadership was among the issues criticized by the Nordic football associations?
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Correct Answer: B. Selling stakes in FIFA events to private investors
The Nordic associations criticized a proposal involving the sale of stakes in FIFA events such as the World Cup to private equity investors.
The Nordic associations criticized a proposal involving the sale of stakes in FIFA events such as the World Cup to private equity investors.
11. Which three regional football confederations had already called for action against Gianni Infantino before the Nordic associations issued their statement?
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Correct Answer: A. UEFA, AFC and CONCACAF
UEFA, the Asian Football Confederation and CONCACAF had backed calls for greater accountability and action concerning FIFA leadership.
UEFA, the Asian Football Confederation and CONCACAF had backed calls for greater accountability and action concerning FIFA leadership.
12. Who was narrowly ahead in the second informal poll for the next United Nations Secretary-General?
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Correct Answer: C. Carolyn Rodrigues Birkett
Guyana's Carolyn Rodrigues Birkett was narrowly ahead in the second informal poll, according to people familiar with the selection process.
Guyana's Carolyn Rodrigues Birkett was narrowly ahead in the second informal poll, according to people familiar with the selection process.
13. When will the next United Nations Secretary-General begin the five-year term for which the selection process is taking place?
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Correct Answer: B. January 1, 2027
The next UN Secretary-General will begin a five-year term on January 1, 2027, succeeding António Guterres.
The next UN Secretary-General will begin a five-year term on January 1, 2027, succeeding António Guterres.
14. Which former Estonian prime minister and former European Commission vice-president died on August 22, 2026?
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Correct Answer: B. Siim Kallas
Siim Kallas, a former prime minister of Estonia and vice-president of the European Commission, died on August 22, 2026, aged 77.
Siim Kallas, a former prime minister of Estonia and vice-president of the European Commission, died on August 22, 2026, aged 77.
15. Which institution did Siim Kallas lead as president during Estonia's early post-independence period?
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Correct Answer: B. Bank of Estonia
Siim Kallas served as President of Eesti Pank, the central bank of Estonia, from 1991 to 1995.
Siim Kallas served as President of Eesti Pank, the central bank of Estonia, from 1991 to 1995.
16. Which Bangladeshi politician was elected president of Bangladesh in August 2026?
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Correct Answer: A. Mirza Fakhrul Islam Alamgir
Mirza Fakhrul Islam Alamgir, a veteran leader of the Bangladesh Nationalist Party, was elected president following the party's return to power.
Mirza Fakhrul Islam Alamgir, a veteran leader of the Bangladesh Nationalist Party, was elected president following the party's return to power.
17. By what vote did Bangladesh's parliament elect Mirza Fakhrul Islam Alamgir as president?
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Correct Answer: C. 255–88
Alamgir defeated Liberal Democratic Party leader Oli Ahmed by 255 votes to 88 in the parliamentary vote.
Alamgir defeated Liberal Democratic Party leader Oli Ahmed by 255 votes to 88 in the parliamentary vote.
18. Which two countries agreed in August 2026 to strengthen cooperation in minerals, energy, technology and defence?
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Correct Answer: A. China and Indonesia
China and Indonesia agreed to deepen cooperation in minerals, energy, technology, rail transport, green energy and defence.
China and Indonesia agreed to deepen cooperation in minerals, energy, technology, rail transport, green energy and defence.
19. When is Iceland scheduled to hold its referendum on whether to resume European Union accession talks?
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Correct Answer: A. August 29, 2026
Icelanders are scheduled to vote on August 29 on whether to reopen negotiations over European Union membership.
Icelanders are scheduled to vote on August 29 on whether to reopen negotiations over European Union membership.
20. What would a "Yes" vote in Iceland's August 2026 referendum allow the country to do?
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Correct Answer: C. Resume European Union accession talks
A Yes vote would reopen accession negotiations. It would not itself make Iceland an EU member; any eventual membership agreement would require further approval.
A Yes vote would reopen accession negotiations. It would not itself make Iceland an EU member; any eventual membership agreement would require further approval.
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